MURKY Synonyms: 339 Similar and Opposite Words

murky

adjective

ˈmər-kē

Definition of murky

as in darkened

being without light or without much light I didn't like walking around the murky campground without a flashlight

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as in dark

causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer the murky shadows of the cemetery

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as in hazy

filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension skies made murky from the smoke of forest fires that were many miles to the west

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as in ambiguous

having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning a murky reply to a question about his intentions

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as in vague

not seen or understood clearly a gubernatorial candidate with a murky position on the hot-button issue of capital punishment

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Recent Examples of murky But the biological consequences of this change beyond reproduction are murky at best. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 While some of the engineering can be precisely calculated — air, water, waste, power, occupancy and storage, for example — other questions around bunker design are murkier. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 To be sure, interpreting bid-ask spreads can get murky when analyzing far out-of-the-money trades with low open interest and volume. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The situation became murkier as French lawyer Suzane Blum took increasing control over the affairs of Simpson, who had become increasingly paranoid and befuddled. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for murky

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Around them stand darkened houses, and uncollected trash piles up on the street.

— Will Freeman, Foreign Affairs, 17 Sep. 2026
This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.

— Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of darkened

Adjective

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Campaign images show close-fitting cycling jerseys paired with dark shorts, with prints ranging from yellow-green graphics to blue-and-white patterns.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of dark

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But the future of early-career employment is increasingly ambiguous, largely due to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
From here on out, the authorship of Tae-ju’s life is ambiguous, as well as constantly in flux, buffeted by the whims and suggestions of others, as well as by her own impulses.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ambiguous

Adjective

Stipe added some vague details about the album’s politics (or lack thereof) as well.

— Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
After months of last-minute cancellations and vague statements about Mike Love‘s health, the Beach Boys returned to the stage Saturday night at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion for their first public show since July.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of vague

Adjective

Things looked bleak for Keller, but the Indians kept fighting.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
In the exceedingly bleak ending to the book, Bela realizes that the demon has killed and styled itself after her Grandma Ruth, who lures Russell and Ursula to their death.

— William Earl, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of bleak

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At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Definition of misty

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The cryptic eco-disaster project will represent a loss of hundreds of millions when all is said and done.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Emanuel’s cryptic comment comes amid claims that Meghan was in early talks to star in the third season of Guy Ritchie’s Netflix series The Gentlemen.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2026

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